US Bridges

Pleasant Arbor Rd. over Shoal Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Waleska · Structure no. 000000005750060

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Arbor Rd. over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Arbor Rd. over Shoal Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPleasant Arbor Rd.
CrossesShoal Creek
Location1 MI N of Waleska
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.33752, -84.55318
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Arbor Rd. over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Arbor Rd. over Shoal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Arbor Rd. over Shoal Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Arbor Rd. over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Arbor Rd. over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.